VENIZ XR 150MG 10 Tablets

Veniz XR 150

Veniz XR 150  belongs to a group of medicines known as ‘Antidepressant’ It is primarily used for the treatment of depression, panic attacks, and anxiety. Besides this, it is also used to treat neuropathic pain such as fibromyalgia associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and can be used to treat stress urinary incontinence in women. Depression is a mental illness or disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear that can be mild or severe. Fibromyalgia also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It is a common problem thought to affect millions of people.

Being an antidepressant, Veniz XR 150  is a serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by enhancing the amount of mood-enhancing chemicals serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain. This action of Veniz XR 150  balance out negative emotions and improves mood, sleep, and make a person to live a better life. In this way, Veniz XR 150  gives relief in depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and many more.

Take Veniz XR 150  as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Veniz XR 150  for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, dizziness, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, anxiety, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. Most of these side effects of Veniz XR 150  do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Veniz XR 150 , please inform your doctor if you have a high level of cholesterol, low amount of sodium level in the blood, increased risk of bleeding, suicidal thoughts, liver problems, kidney problems, weight loss, and heart diseases. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Uses of Veniz XR 150

Major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain associated with diabetes, chronic muscle or joint pain, fibromyalgia.

Medicinal Benefits

Veniz XR 150  is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. This medicine is also used to relieve nerve pain associated with diabetic neuropathy or chronic pain associated with arthritis or back pain. This medicine acts by restoring the balance of serotonin and norepinephrine, a natural chemical present in the brain. In this way, this drug improves mood, appetite, sleep, energy levels in patients and gives a sense of calmness in the body.

Directions for Use

Depending upon the condition to be treated, the doctor will prescribe the dosing strength accordingly. Veniz XR 150  is available in capsule form, so take it without crushing, chewing, breaking, or opening. Do not increase or decrease the dose to get the results fast as increasing the dosage may cause side effects. This medicine can be taken with or without food however taking without meal or light meal helps in more effectiveness. Stopping the medicine suddenly may lead to side effects including vomiting, agitation, sweating, dizziness, confusion, numbness, tingling. In case of stopping the medication, it is better to consult with the doctor as they will slightly lower the dose before completely stopping it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Veniz XR 150

Along with desired beneficial effects, Veniz XR 150  may cause side effects including nausea, dizziness, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, anxiety, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. However, some of the side effects do not require any medical help. These side effects will go with time, and it happens initially because the body is adjusting to the new medication and will settle down with time. Seek medical attention immediately if you notice any serious allergic reaction such as sore throat, fever, hives, difficult breathing, etc. after taking the Veniz XR 150 .

Drug Warnings

Before starting Venlafaxine , please inform your doctor if you have a high level of cholesterol, low amount of sodium level in the blood, increased risk of bleeding, suicidal thoughts, liver problems, kidney problems, weight loss, and heart diseases. Do not take this Venlafaxine  if you have high blood pressure and glaucoma. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding with your doctor. Avoid doing any hazardous activity as these medicines cause sleepiness in the body so take rest only.

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interaction: Tell all the medications you are taking to your doctor as this medicine may interact with other drugs including antiplatelet drugs (clopidogrel), blood thinners (warfarin), pain killers (ibuprofen), cough relievers (codeine, hydrocodone), drugs for sleep (lorazepam, alprazolam).

Drug-food Interaction: Venlafaxine  may react with alcohol, so one should limit the consumption of it as it may increase the chances of liver disease.

Drug-disease Interaction: Tell your doctor about your past medical history and other ongoing diseases if you have any, as the use of medicine is restricted in some conditions that include: manic-depression, suicidal thoughts, alcoholism, liver and kidney disease, high blood pressure, and glaucoma (increased pressure of eye causes vision loss).

Safety Warning

ALCOHOL

Taking the drug along with alcohol may increase the side effects such as confusion, drowsiness, and trouble in concentration. A few people may find it difficult in doing mental tasks. A person needs to limit the use of alcohol while being treated with this medicine.

PREGNANCY

Venlafaxine  is only suggested to use in pregnancy if suggested by the doctor. If it is given in the third trimester then this medicine increases the risk of deformities in infants so one should tell their doctor if they are pregnant.

BREAST FEEDING

Venlafaxine  and its contents are found in breast milk. Most of the reports about taking Venlafaxine  when breastfeeding has not found dangerous effects in the babies.

DRIVING

Venlafaxine  can cause dizziness or may affect a person’s ability to drive so one should avoid driving or doing any work that needs clear attention.

LIVER

Venlafaxine  is restricted to use in patients dealing with liver disease. Tell your doctor if you have any preexisting liver disease.

KIDNEY

Venlafaxine  is not approved to use in patients dealing with severe kidney disease.

Habit Forming:  Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Eat healthy foods that can improve the overall mood. The easiest way to do so is to cut out junk food. Avoid food high in saturated fats and include Omega-3s and omega-6s rich food such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil in your diet.

Neurotransmitters are responsible for keeping good mental health, so these neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Include amino acids in your diet as these foods play an important role in improving mental health.

Exercise is the best way to relax the body as it helps the body to produce more antidepressants which in turn alleviate depression.

Losing weight is an important step that improves overall self-esteem and health so if you are overweight, then try to lose weight and manage it according to body mass index.

Meditation is the best way to relax the body and relieve stress.

Try to do deep breathing exercises which help to calm down your mind and let you sleep better.

Lying awake in bed does not calm down the brain, so it is important to have a good night’s sleep. Thus take 7- 8 hours of sound sleep.

Special Advise

Do not make any change in your dosing schedule without asking the doctor.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Major depressive disorder: It is a mental disorder that affects the mood, behavior, and physical activities of a person. The common symptoms of depression include reduced interest in daily activities, changes in appetite, sudden weight loss or gain, changes in sleeping patterns, restlessness, slowed movement, and speech and tiredness.

Generalized anxiety disorder or GAD: It is a mental illness that makes a person worry more than normal. Common signs and symptoms of GAD include Fatigue, Shaking, restlessness, problems in focusing, trouble in sleeping, feeling jumpy, or dizzy, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or shortness of breath.

Fibromyalgia: This is a long term condition that causes musculoskeletal pain, followed by sleeping issues, fatigue, memory, and mood issues. It can start at any age and is more seen in women than in men. The pain may be triggered by physical injury, hormonal change, or emotional trauma. The common symptoms of fibromyalgia include pain for at least 3 months, tiredness, trouble falling or staying asleep, shortness of breath, headaches, memory problems, difficulty in concentrating, or anxiety.

FAQs

Although Venlafaxine  is not addictive in nature taking it higher or for prolonged use of time may cause drug dependence. Thus, one should only take this medicine, or the time suggested by the doctor. Do not try to increase the dose for fast results as it may worsen the side effects.

Tell your doctor if you are taking painkillers like ibuprofen, aspirin, celecoxib, etc. as taking these medicines with Venlafaxine  may cause you to bleed easily.

Report it to your doctor on an urgent basis, as they will either change the dosing strength or change the medicine.

Venlafaxine  is a psychotropic drug. Any medicine capable of affecting the emotions, mind, and behavior are known as psychotropic drugs.

Venlafaxine  can cause sedation. You should talk to your doctor if you are taking any other sleep stimulating drug before starting Venlafaxine .